Nominations
Now Open
Nominations
Now Open
Deadline: Sunday, May 24 2026
Deadline: Sunday, May 24 2026
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IG50 is an annual award programme recognising 50 of the most talented, yet-to-be-hired people in UK games from working-class and low-income backgrounds.
IG50 is an annual award programme recognising 50 of the most talented, yet-to-be-hired people in UK games from working-class and low-income backgrounds.
Winners’ Stories
Winners’ Stories
"It's never too late to pursue your passion. It's definitely worth the risk"
Jasmine Gonzalez
"It's never too late to pursue your passion. It's definitely worth the risk"
Jasmine Gonzalez
"The number of doors IG50 has opened for me is staggering"
Finlay Forsyth
"The number of doors IG50 has opened for me is staggering"
Finlay Forsyth
"I Didn't Think I Was Worthy"
Malachi Gow
"I Didn't Think I Was Worthy"
Malachi Gow
Who's it for?
Who's it for?
Working-class people entering games
Working-class people entering games
Students, graduates or self-taught
Students, graduates or self-taught
No industry connections
No industry connections
Trying to break in
Trying to break in
If that sounds like you, you should apply.
If that sounds like you, you should apply.
What do you win?
What do you win?
The IG50 is much more than an award; it’s a commitment to get you hired in games. Over 12 months, you’ll get access to:
The IG50 is much more than an award; it’s a commitment to get you hired in games. Over 12 months, you’ll get access to:
Chance of a paid internship: A selection of our winners will be matched with a UK games studio for real work experience
Chance of a paid internship: A selection of our winners will be matched with a UK games studio for real work experience
Winners Celebration: Free tickets & accommodation for Develop:Brighton 2026
Winners Celebration: Free tickets & accommodation for Develop:Brighton 2026
Networking & Mentorship: Discipline-specific connections and portfolio support
Networking & Mentorship: Discipline-specific connections and portfolio support
Community: Connect with fellow IG50 winners
Community: Connect with fellow IG50 winners
Additional Training: Free employability training & access to a live masterclass by an industry pro
Additional Training: Free employability training & access to a live masterclass by an industry pro
If you are over 18, have yet to score your first role in games, have a strong portfolio, and come from a working-class or low-income background, check our FAQ for more information or apply now.
If you are over 18, have yet to score your first role in games, have a strong portfolio, and come from a working-class or low-income background, check our FAQ for more information or apply now.
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The IG50 2026 awards are sponsored by Ubisoft
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The IG50 2026 awards are sponsored by Ubisoft
The IG50 2026 awards are sponsored by Ubisoft
Into Games Supporters & Partners
© 2026 Into Games